Please find below a list of press releases from National Friendly.
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14th July 2010> National Friendly announces new Chairman
Specialist health insurer National Friendly has appointed Alan Lewis as Chairman of its board, following the retirement of his predecessor.
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8th June 2010>York revealed as friendliest UK city
The results of the first ever Friendly Index are announced today, revealing that community spirit is still very much alive in certain areas of the UK, with York topping the list of the friendliest places to live.
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25th May 2010>National Friendly Donates £20,000 To The Prince's Trust
Bristol-based specialist healthcare provider National Friendly is delighted to announce its support of The Prince’s Trust work in the South West, as it donates £20,000 to the youth charity. Learn More
5th May 2010>National Friendly enters cash plan market with unique proposition
Specialist health insurer National Friendly is challenging the cash plan market with the launch of One Fund, an innovative new corporate health product. Learn More
23rd April 2010> National Friendly re-structures for broker channel growth
With sales generated through intermediaries increasing by 200% over the last 12 months, specialist health insurer National Friendly has re-structured its broker channel to cater more specifically for growth and further develop sales. Learn More
17th March 2010> Personal touch imperative to winning new PMI customers
A recent study by specialist healthcare insurer National Friendly has found that word of mouth is proving most effective in securing new PMI business for IFAs. Learn More
8th March 2010 >Health Insurer Keeps Customers At Heart of Website Redesign
Specialist healthcare insurer National Friendly has unveiled its bold new website, developed with the help of its customers and designed to reflect the aim of being a mutual for the 21st century. Learn More
2nd March 2010 >Senior managers from mutual insurer help decorate local school
A team of senior managers from Bristol based specialist health insurer, National Friendly, have rolled up their sleeves and transformed a classroom in the special education building at Elmlea Junior School in Westbury on Trym.
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1st March 2010 > Student receives £3000 grant from National Insurer
Specialist healthcare insurer National Friendly is continuing its investment in young people by supporting 19 year old geography student Kathryn Butterfield through university. Learn more
11th February 2010>Insurer Grants £3000 to Medical Student from Redhill
Specialist healthcare insurer National Friendly, is continuing its investment in young people by supporting talented medical student Sayinthen Vivekanantham through university. Learn more
20th January 2010> 83% of Brits surf the web to self diagnose
A staggering 83% of people in the UK are surfing the web to find information about their health problems before going to see their GP, new research from specialist health insurer National Friendly has revealed. Learn more
5th November 2009> National Friendly supports childrens' music event
Bristol-based specialist healthcare provider, National Friendly, was excited to support the third annual ‘Music Rules OK!’ event that took place at the BAWA centre in Filton. Organised by the South Gloucestershire School’s Music Service and Rotary Club of Bristol Aztec, the event is designed to help children with special educational needs in the South Gloucestershire and Bristol area. Learn more
29th October 2009 > Award for best PMI
Bristol-based specialist healthcare insurer National Friendly is celebrating after being named ‘Best Individual Private Medical Insurance Provider’ at a national awards ceremony last week. The mutual insurer beat well known names in health insurance such as BUPA, AXA PPP and PruHealth to take home the prestigious gong.Learn more
29th October 2009 > Recession reveals savvy savers
People across the country have been making cut backs over the last 12 months, and new research from specialist health insurer, National Friendly, reveals how thrifty Brits have been saving their pennies during the recession. Learn more
28th October 2009 > Aberdeen Recession survival tips revealed
People across the country have been making cut backs over the last 12 months, and new research from specialist health insurer National Friendly reveals how people in Aberdeen have been saving their pennies in the recession. Learn More
28th October 2009 > National Friendly abseils to success for charity
A thrill-seeking team from Bristol-based specialist healthcare provider National Friendly overcame their fears last weekend and took part in a challenging 175ft abseil in support of local charity Above and Beyond. Learn More
13th October 2009 > Sponsorship for Kirby Lewis Cricket
Kirby Lewis Cricket and specialist health insurer, National Friendly, are excited to announce the arrival of new cricket coaching courses for children from the Gloucestershire region Learn more
30th September 2009> New addition to the National Friendly intermediary team
Following a successful re-brand earlier this year, specialist health insurer National Friendly has expanded its intermediary team with the appointment of Lucy Burke as an intermediary sales consultant for the Midlands. Learn More
24th September 2009 > National Friendly expands with aquisition
Specialist health insurer, National Friendly, is increasing its workforce by 40%, following the acquisition of 425 Direct Ltd, the new name for AWD Direct, the telephony arm of independent financial advice company AWD Chase De Vere. Learn more